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10 Day Tour from Milan to Milan

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This is the perfect vacation for travelers who wish to visit a specific region in depth and learn more about the culture, food, and traditions of this part of Italy. Enjoy guided sightseeing in the main cities of Milan, Parma, and Turin, and two nights in the seaside resort of Santa Margherita Ligure. But this vacation offers much more! Enjoy a Parmesan cheese tasting in Busseto, a balsamic vinegar tasting near Modena, and a visit to the Ferrari Gallery in Maranello. The highlight is an included excursion to the world-famous Cinque Terre area, named after five small medieval villages standing on stony spurs along the Mediterranean coast, and includes train and boat rides (weather permitting). In Asti, enjoy a visit to a local nougat confectioner (departures July 10-August 21 visit the Tapestry Museum instead); and in Vercelli, a visit to a rice factory, followed by a risotto lunch. An unforgettable and unique experience!

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MILAN A special welcome dinner at local restaurant; guided walking tour, visit the Sforzesco Castle grounds and admire Duomo Square and the Galleria; a special farewell dinner at Calafuria Unione restaurantBUSSETO See the birthplace of Verdi; parmesan cheese tasting at a local caseificioPARMA Guided sightseeingMODENA Balsamic vinegar tastingMARANELLO Visit the Ferrari GalleryLUCCA OrientationCINQUE TERRE By boat and trainSANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE Boat cruise to PortofinoASTI visit a local nougat confectioner (departures July 10-August 21 visit the Tapestry Museum instead)TURIN Guided sightseeing, admire the Mole Antonelliana, walk through the historic center, and visit the cathedral that houses the Holy ShroudVERCELLI Visit a rice factory and enjoy a risotto lunch Headsets throughout the tour

DAY 2Milan–Busseto–Parma

In the morning, enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide. Start with a visit to the Sforzesco Castle GROUNDS. Then, visit DUOMO SQUARE with its magnificent gothic Duomo, the glass-domed GALLERIA, and admire the famous La Scala Opera House. Stop at Busseto to see Giuseppe Verdi’s birthplace, and on your way to Parma, world-famous for its ham and parmesan cheese, stop for a PARMESAN CHEESE TASTING at a local caseificio. Later, for food lovers, an optional excursion to an original ham factory is available. (Breakfast)

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DAY 3Parma. Excursion to Modena & Maranello

Your guided sightseeing will focus on the Romanesque cathedral, the bell tower, and the octagonal baptistry, made of pink Verona marble. Next, enjoy a BALSAMIC VINEGAR TASTING near Modena, and learn all about this typical Italian product. Continue to nearby Maranello, birthplace of the Ferrari automobile, for an exciting visit to the FERRARI GALLERY. Balance of the day at leisure. (Breakfast)

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DAY 4Parma–Lucca

In Lucca, enjoy a walk through this quaint medieval town with its ramparts, and spend time in its pretty center. To enhance your stay, an optional dinner outing to an agriturismo is available to try out Tuscan specialties. (Breakfast)

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DAY 5Lucca–Boat Excursion to Cinque Terre–Santa Margherita Ligure

A scenic day! Drive to La Spezia on the Mediterranean coast and enjoy your excursion (including a BOAT RIDE, weather permitting) to CINQUE TERRE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name dates back to the 15th century and is derived from five medieval little villages standing on stony spurs along five miles of the rocky coastline: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. From here, enjoy a TRAIN RIDE to the beautiful seaside resort of Santa Margherita Ligure. (Breakfast)

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The World Heritage List includes over 800 properties with cultural and/or natural heritage of global significance.

DAY 6Santa Margherita Ligure. Excursion to Portofino

Today’s highlight is a BOAT CRUISE on the Mediterranean Sea to nearby Portofino, a small fishing village with brightly colored houses that became home to the “rich and famous.” Later, back in Santa Margherita, time to relax and to browse through the attractive little shops. An optional excursion to Genova is available. (Breakfast)

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DAY 7Santa Margherita Ligure–Asti–Turin

Enter the Langhe area and arrive in Asti. Visit a local NOUGAT CONFECTIONER (Tours July 10-August 21 visit the TAPESTRY MUSEUM instead) and savor a piece of hand-made torrone before continuing to Turin, capital of Piedmont and birthplace of the Fiat automobile. This evening you may wish to try out one of Turin’s restaurants. (Breakfast)

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DAY 8Turin

During your sightseeing with a Local Guide, admire the amazing 548-foot-high Mole Antonelliana, symbol of Turin, and walk through the historic center to visit the CATHEDRAL that houses the Holy Shroud. (Breakfast)

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DAY 9Turin–Vercelli–Milan

Stop in Vercelli to visit an original RICE FACTORY, and enjoy a risotto lunch before returning to Milan. This evening, a special farewell dinner with wine awaits you at Calafuria Unione restaurant to celebrate the success of your Italian vacation. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 10Milan

Transportation

Motorcoach; boat and train ride at Cinque Terre; boat ride to Portofino. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

Full buffet breakfast; 1 special lunch with wine in Vercelli; 2 three-course dinners: special welcome and farewell dinners in Milan

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on the Northern Italy’s Highlights & Cinque Terre:

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